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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.86, 3,399.58 and 1,767.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.86, 3,399.58 and 1,767.02 is: 2,435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.86 : 3,399.58 = 1,767.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.86/3,399.58 = 1,767.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.86x = 3,399.58 × 1,767.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.86x = 6,007,125.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,007,125.85/2,466.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.13

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